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    Home » DIY » Build It » Jewelry Shelf with Knobs using Molding

    Jewelry Shelf with Knobs using Molding

    Published by Gail | Published September 6, 2019 | Updated September 9, 2021
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    A simple DIY jewelry shelf is made from scrap molding and reclaimed cabinet knobs that have been decoupaged. #MyRepurposedLife #jewelry #shelf #hooks #reclaimed #repurposed #furniture via @repurposedlife

    Ohhh, you know how I love cutting up furniture, right? I made a scrap molding jewelry shelf with hooks from the top part of that Spindle Mirror Makeover. The piece was too cool to just toss in the burn pile!

    top of spindle dresser mirror

    This is what was leftover from that mirror makeover. Can you see my vision?

    Transform Mirror Top With Saw

    cut molding jewelry shelf top on table saw

    Now do you see it? After cutting the spindles off, I was left with that chunky piece of molding!

    Add Scrap Wood for Jewelry Hooks

    test fit molding for jewelry shelf

    Adding a scrap piece of lumber to the bottom of the molding will allow me room to add hooks or knobs for hanging jewelry.

    Pocket Hole Joinery

    kreg jig pocket holes to attach board to jewelry shelf

    Of course I used my Kreg Jig to add pocket holes to the scrap board. The board was marked while it was in the test fit stage. It’s fairly easy to get confused while drilling pocket holes. Because of knots and such, you will want to make sure that the pocket holes are drilled on the less favorable side of the board.

    secure kreg pocket hole screws on jewelry shelf

    Can you tell I don’t really measure my holes? It’s not rocket science, and I’m okay with guesstimating. The board is secured to the molding using pocket hole screws.

    Beef Up Jewelry Shelf With Trim

    making diy jewelry shelf

    How do you like it so far?

    add small trim

    What if I add a small piece of scrap trim?

    clamps and gorilla wood glue secure small trim

    Yes, I decided to add the small wood trim piece to the jewelry shelf board. Irwin quick clamps and gorilla wood glue secured the trim piece. I didn’t even use a nail gun.

    I did use my orbital sander (seen above) to sand that scrap board and the molding (shelf) portions. That dust brush? It’s been around since day one. I highly recommend something like it for your shop!

    Update Old Cabinet Knobs

    updating old knobs for new project

    These old cabinet knobs were chosen as the “hooks” for the jewelry shelf. They had brassy bases, so I used some chalk paint and a small brush to make the bases black.

    black and white designs

    I bought some black and white designs off Etsy, a digital download. They came in several sizes. The first sheet I printed were too large for my knobs.

    How to Decoupage Ceramic Knobs

    how to decoupage ceramic knobs

    Not shown: I held the little circle in my palm, and placed the knob (with the decoupage already applied with my finger) onto the back side of the circle design. It’s difficult to take pictures of the process. I let that set up.

    The process was a lot like this: Decoupage Knobs for Antique Dresser

    Because the ink runs easily if you overwork the Mod Podge I added it to the bottom of a small paper cup. Attaching the screw seemed like the best way to dip the knob in the decoupage medium. Carefully dipping the decoupaged knob into the cup, I coated the knob with a nice top coat of the decoupage medium.

    Adding Knobs To Jewelry Shelf

    measure spaces for knobs with yardstick

    Also not shown, I painted the shelf white using the same paint I used on the former spindle mirror. Don’t you think that small piece of trim I added brings it all together now that it is painted?

    I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to math. I always struggle with how I want to space hooks on shelves. So, I used my trusty vintage yardstick from Piece Goods Shop. Do you remember that store?

    how to use post it notes to mark hook holes

    Maybe you have a better way of figuring these things out. I like my hooks/knobs near each end, then evenly spread out. Does that make sense? I marked the spots and drilled the holes.

    adding knobs to jewelry shelf

    After the holes were drilled, I used a screwdriver to secure the knobs. However, the last knob, unbeknownst to me had a screw broken off in it. Therefore I had to do the whole decoupage process over.

    small diy jewelry shelf organizer MyRepurposedLife

    The decoupage knobs look so great on the jewelry shelf.

    diy jewelry shelf made from mirror molding MyRepurposedLife

    What do you think? Do you love it as much as I do?

    white diy jewelry shelf with decoupage knobs MyRepurposedLife

    If so, I would love for you to share this on Pinterest! Thanks in advance!

    One outdated mirror produced two beautiful projects. It doesn’t get any better than that!

    gail

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    About Gail Wilson

    Hi, there! I’m Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. I’m obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again—myself included! I hope you’ll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the way… literally!

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    1. Shelly

      September 19, 2019 at 4:46 am

      This is clever, will be a great project for my kids to try. Cool gift idea.

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      • Gail Wilson

        September 22, 2019 at 7:49 pm

        Thanks so much Shelly! I hope the project is a hit with the kids.

        gail

    2. Lizzy

      September 11, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Cute!

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    3. Susan

      September 11, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Very pretty and inspiring.

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    4. christinafayerepurposed

      September 06, 2019 at 10:55 am

      I love how you can take just a piece of something and create something beautiful! Such a great idea!

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      • Gail Wilson

        September 07, 2019 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks !! It's my favorite thing to do, make something out of nothing!

        gail

    5. girlfromwva

      September 06, 2019 at 9:42 am

      just awesome! thanks for all your how-to instructions.

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